How to Create Drop-Down List in MS Excel

How to Create Drop-Down List in MS Excel?
In this tutorial, I'll show you how to create drop-down lists in Microsoft Excel to ensure data consistency across your spreadsheets. Whether you're managing a project or organizing resources, drop-down lists can make your work easier and error-free. Watch as I walk you through the process step-by-step, from setting up basic lists to implementing data validation.
Steps to Create Drop-Down List in Excel:
1. Prepare Option Lists:
- Create a list of options for your drop-down in a separate sheet or part of the existing sheet. For example, 'Status Options' might include 'In Progress', 'Completed', 'Under Review'.
2. Insert Drop-Down for a Specific Column:
- Select the cells in your Excel sheet where you want the drop-down list. For instance, the 'Project Status' column.
- Go to the 'Data' tab and select 'Data Validation'.
- In the Data Validation dialog box, choose 'List' from the 'Allow:' dropdown.
- Click the source field, then navigate to your list of statuses or type them directly separated by commas (e.g., 'In Progress, Completed, Under Review') and click 'OK'.
3. Test the Drop-Down List:
- Click on a cell within the drop-down range to ensure the list appears correctly.
- Try to enter a value that isn't in the list to confirm Excel restricts entries to the drop-down options.
4. Create Another Drop-Down for Different Data:
- Repeat the above steps for another column, like 'Resources Allocated', where the list might simply be 'Yes, No'.
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